Covenant House Michigan
Covenant House Michigan
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About this organization
Mission
Covenant House Michigan (CHM) provides youth facing homelessness with shelter, educational and vocational programs. We build a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love, absolute respect and relentless support. Our doors are open 24/7 and our programs are designed to empower young people to rise and overcome adversity, today and in the future.
About
SHELTER AND CRISIS CARE- COVENANT HOUSE MICHIGAN WORKS TO MEET THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, COUNSELING, EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS AND HEALTH (PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND DENTAL). THOSE SERVICES WHICH CANNOT BE OFFERED ON-SITE ARE REFERRED TO APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY, SO THAT BASIC NECESSITIES ARE MET PRIOR TO ASSISTING YOUTH WITH ELIMINATING THE BARRIERS THAT PRECIPITATED THEIR HOMELESSNESS. OUR SHELTER, (CARITAS CENTER) IS OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR, 7 DAYS A WEEK AND 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCEPTS ANY YOUTH WHO IS IN NEED OF SHELTER BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-24. [SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O]IN OPERATION SINCE FEBRUARY 2000, COVENANT HOUSE CARITAS CENTER HAS PROVIDED SHELTER AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TO OVER 5,000 YOUTH. IN FISCAL YEAR 2019, COVENANT HOUSE MICHIGAN'S CARITAS CENTER PROVIDED SERVICES TO 402 YOUTH. THEY WERE ASSISTED WITH JOB PLACEMENT (89); ENROLLING IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (144); AND PLACEMENT IN JOB READINESS PROGRAMS (167). THERE WERE 116 YOUTH WHO ACCESSED THE ONSITE CLINIC AND 52 WHO RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH THE ONSITE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM. THE TOTAL ME LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM ASSISTED THESE YOUTH IN PREPARING FOR ADULTHOOD AND THEY ARE ON THEIR WAY TO BECOMING PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.IN NOVEMBER 2018, COVENANT HOUSE MICHIGAN OPENED A 28-BED SHELTER IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2019, 45 MALES 18-24 YEARS OF AGE RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH THE PROGRAM. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED REENROLLING THEM IN SCHOOL TO COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED; ASSISTING THEM WITH FILLING OUT JOB APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING JOB READINESS SKILLS AND REFERRING THEM TO EXTERNAL RESOURCES THAT WERE NEEDED TO GET THEM BACK ON THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE (I.E. MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES). OF THE 45 YOUTH SERVED, 43 OF THEM SECURED FULL OR PART TIME EMPLOYMENT AND ONE COMPLETED HIS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “See schedule ocovenant house michigan (chm) works to fulfill its mission by providing shelter and services to youth 18-24 years of age who are homeless or at great risk. services are offered to all youth who voluntarily seek help, with priority of concern and commitment to those for whom there are no other available servies. chm makes every effort to reunite youth with their families whenever possible, if it is in the best interest of the youth. collaboration with community agencies and organizations as well as participation in community efforts to imrpove the condition of families and children in another targeted area in which attention is focused. in addition, covenant house michigan (chm) advocates with and on behalf of youth to raise awareness in the community about the issues of youth homelessness. above all else, our mission is based on faith and the belief that all youth have a right to love, respect and genuine concern, which is the driving force for all chm services.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Covenant house michigan is a sanctuary for homeless and at-risk young people, ages 18-24 who have nowhere to go. it is our mission to serve these children with respect and love.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as MI.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 2959 MARTIN LURTHER KING JR BLVD, DETROIT, MI, 48208.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 84 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $44,370.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization pays $3,576,457 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $566,430 in fundraising expenses.